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17Jun

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

History

History of Air Force One

Air Force One is perhaps the most famous presidential aircraft of all time. However, it didn't always exist, so why was it made and how has it evolved over time? Today we will find out! Air Force One isn't actually one aircraft, in fact it refers to any aircraft that is carrying the President of the United States. The aircraft's name has inspired several films, including Air Force One, starring Harrison Ford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The First Although he wasn't in office when he first flew, former President Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to fly. He did this on October 11 1910, over a year after he left office. The first serving president to fly was actually Teddy Roosevelt's cousin, FDR. He flew on a specially reconfigu...

13Jun

By Charles YongzhengNo Comments

Executive

15 Cheapest Private Jets in The World!

When we were young, we probably dreamed of traveling the world in a private jet. For most of us, it's unachievable. However, what are the cheapest private jets? Today we will find out! I'm not here to say whether you should or shouldn't own a private jet. That is a different conversation entirely. The price of the private jet itself is only a glimpse of the total cost of owning a private jet. However, if you have the income to do so, these might just be the cheapest private jets that you can own! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Learjet 75 - $13.8 million The Learjet 75 is the most "expensive" of all of these private jets. Despite this, the Learjet 75 is still one of the cheapest private jets on the market! The Learjet 75 is a lengthened...

A320 vs 737: The Best Short Haul Aircraft?

10Jun

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Aircraft Compare

A320 vs 737: The Best Short Haul Aircraft?

The A320 and 737 are the most common short haul aircraft. However, most airlines only operate one variant or the other. This has caused many to wonder which of the two aircraft are truly superior. Whilst there have been several contenders (most notably the MC-21 and C919), the 737 series and A320 series have always been the two best. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A320 vs 737: The Basics Before we can decide which aircraft is better between the A320 and 737, we first need to know a little bit of background. A320 As with many other Airbus jets, the A320 has its origins in the A300. The A300 was envisioned to be the start of a family of aircraft that would fly the world. The A320 was the shortest of this family, designed for shorter routes...

Private Jet vs First Class: Which is More Luxurious?

6Jun

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Executive

Private Jet vs First Class: Which is More Luxurious?

When it comes to luxury aviation, private jets and first class tend to come to mind. However, there comes a time when celebrities, multibillion dollar corporations and billionaires ask themselves which is better- Private jet or first class? All three types of people use both types of luxury aviation, however, there is rarely a general consensus. Today, we will find out! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Private Jet vs First Class: Price Both private jets and first class seem unobtainable to most people. However, price is always a factor when discussing which is better between private jets and first class. Private Jet The cost of a private jet is very dependent on a multitude of factors. Obviously, there is always the opportunity for cel...

17 Strangest and Weirdest Aircraft Designs from History

3Jun

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Aircraft Digest

17 Strangest and Weirdest Aircraft Designs from History

History has had its fair share of weird and strange aircraft designs. However, some have been more so than others, but which are the weirdest aircraft designs? Some of these designs are weird, others are just strange and others are just completely wacky! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. Vought V-173 The Vought V-173 has perhaps the weirdest aircraft design. It was nicknamed the "Flying pancake" and for good reason too! The V-173 does indeed look like a pancake. The V-173 had the "Tail dragger" design of many WWII aircraft, however featured many design elements that would become a staple of Cold War-era aircraft. However, the V-173 also featured dual rudders on a fighter aircraft. Whilst this had been used on bombers and helicopters be...

30May

By Charles YongzhengNo Comments

Airlines

13 Most Hated Airlines in the World

Airlines, just as with any service, some are loved and others are hated. However, some are more hated than others. So what are the most hated airlines? These airlines are in no specific order. Often, they receive poor reviews from passengers and business travelers alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 13. Air Europa Air Europa is the main contender the the Iberia throne. Air Europa hopes to become the flag carrier of Spain one day, however, it has as of yet, not managed to do that. Air Europa is often considered to be one of the most hated airlines due to its staff. Where most airlines try to give their passengers the best user experience possible, Air Europa has been known not to do that. Air Europa has been known to have major alterc...

23May

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

Aircraft Compare

747 vs 787: Which is Better?

Since the release of the 787 in 2011, and the impending retirement of many 747s, many airlines have begun to wonder "747 vs 787- which do we need?" Today, we see which is better! Boeing currently considers the 787 to be the successor of the 747, as well as the 757 and 767 too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 747 vs 787: What is a Wide Body? Both the 747 and 787 are considered to be wide body aircraft. However, some people may not know what exactly a wide body is. A wide body is an aircraft who's fuselage (aircraft body) is wider than most other aircraft. Most commonly, these aircraft work as long haul passenger aircraft and/or cargo aircraft. When used in a passenger configuration, wide bodies tend to have three rows of seats, as standar...

20May

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Airlines

Why is Ryanair so cheap?

Ryanair is perhaps one of the cheapest airlines in the world. Let alone Europe! But why exactly are they so cheap? Here's how! Ryanair currently has a fleet of 450 Boeing 737-800s. As well as having 20 737 MAX 8s on order (built but not delivered due to the 737 MAX's grounding!) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History Before we can understand how and why Ryanair is so cheap, we must first understand who they are, and what their history is like. Ryanair was founded in 1984 by Tony Ryan, an Irish billionaire businessman. Originally, the airline was going to compete with the Aer Lingus-British Airways duopoly, by operating small flights between Waterford and Gatwick Airport, by offering lower fees. However, Ryanair soon found...

16May

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

History

The Impact of the Cold War on Aviation

Last week, we covered the impact of WWII on aviation. This got me thinking, what was the impact of the Cold War on aviation? The Cold War was a war that wasn't really a war... at least not by traditional means. After WWII, the US and USSR, who had once been allies, now became enemies. Instead of fighting a traditional war, the US and USSR set up proxies that would fight one another. Stirring up rebellions and revolts in several countries and rigging elections in others. During these proxy wars, both Russians and Americans would aid, by ending aircraft and pilots to train new recruits. This had a profound effect on aviation throughout the cold war! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Jet Engine Whilst the Cold War certainly didn't invent t...

13May

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Aircraft Compare

Boeing 757 vs 767: Which is Better?

Both the 757 and 767 are both long haul aircraft made by Boeing. However, they are very similar but also very different. When you think of a long haul aircraft made by Boeing, many people think of the famous Boeing 747. However, more 757 and 767s have been produced when compared to the 747! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 757 vs 767: Narrow Body vs Wide Body Perhaps one of the largest and most distinguishable differences between the 757 and 767 is their size. The 757 is a narrow body aircraft whereas the 767 is a wide body aircraft. What is Narrow Body? Narrow body is as the name implies, is where the fuselage of the aircraft (the body) is narrow (shocker!) That is to say, that a narrow body has only two rows of seating, as standard and ...